Insight into Wedding Photojournalism & Highlight Image Gallery
Wedding Photojournalism in Toronto has been a buzzword for years. Most couples want anything but the cheesy posed wedding photography they see in their parent’s wedding album. This desire has led clients (who otherwise might never have considered their preferred photography style) to start researching different wedding photography approaches. The Eastcore has created a style that is a blend of wedding photojournalism and street photography.
So, What is Wedding Photojournalism?
This style is directly taken from the term journalism, which simply means to document a story. In the news, photojournalists arrive at a newsworthy event to tell the story through their images.
In the case of wedding photojournalism, the photographer has been commissioned to tell your story.
A true wedding photojournalist will be committed to capturing the real moments that compellingly document your day. It is their objective to document the day in a way that connects you and your loved ones to your love story for years to come, while also considering the light, composition as well as any religious or cultural moments of meaning.
At The Eastcore, we are passionate about this approach to photography. After almost four combined decades of experience in the wedding photography industry between Jamieson Dean and Matthew Boyce (founders and partners), they have found that this is the most authentic and transcendent way of capturing such an important life event.
In the early years as new photographers on the wedding scene, they felt the pressure to produce images and recreate the style of more traditional photographers that brides were being marketed. It stole the joy of creativity out of their work, which is what ultimately drives them. The work felt inauthentic. As they grew and honed their skills, they found that the sweet spot was “looking for the light” on moments that mattered. Moments that were real and would remind couples of why they fell in love, how their day actually went and the way they organically interacted with family and guests.
That being said, there are necessary shots to be captured, regardless of whether they naturally occur or not. Jamieson and Matthew know that family shots and dress shots, etc., are important to the retelling of any wedding day. For the “must-have” photos Jamieson and Matthew take more of a street photography approach. This means that instead of creating an image from their direction, they create it through interaction. This is where their skill and experience come in and what sets them and their team apart from other studios. They believe in working hard to build a rapport with their couples that makes interacting easy, resulting in natural-looking photos.
Here’s a look at some of their favourite wedding photojournalism images from 2020 :
1) There’s nothing like capturing real laughter with a Groom and his Groomsmen. That huge smile says it all. This is what wedding photojournalists live for!
2) This photo made the cut because we love how it captures our current culture. Social media and smartphones aren’t just for the kids anymore! Catching guests being completely themselves is always the goal with wedding photojournalism.
3) Natural, real smiles and happiness — the best! The lighting is also a bit dramatic and provides an old-world classy vibe that we dig.
4) This photo seems a little foreign now with social distancing measures in place, but we love photos like this because it shows how the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour and all the socializing taking place. We find our clients have a strong desire to create an event that brings people together and allows for lots of socializing and connecting. That’s great for us because we’re social creatures and love to catch people in the act of connecting.
Wedding Photojournalism Toronto Photo Credits: The Eastcore
5) We are so fortunate to be able to shoot our blend of Street Wedding Photography and Wedding Photojournalism in the city of Toronto. We’re not alone in our passion for Toronto, and when we get a chance to create images that scream “City of Toronto,” we’re all about it.
Wedding Photojournalism Toronto Photo Credits: The Eastcore
6) Blushing brides, massive blooms and happy grooms all against the backdrop of Toronto’s very own graffiti alley?! Yes, please!
The Burroughes Toronto Wedding Photojournalism Photo Credits: The Eastcore
7) The chic industrial look of The Burroughes was the perfect ceremony backdrop for these two. Obviously, they are massively in love—smiles like that you can’t manufacture.
Wedding Photojournalism Toronto Photo Credits: The Eastcore
8) The crew on the move down the streets of Toronto — effortlessly cool. Remember back in the day when everyone intentionally put on their sunglasses and tried to look cool for a pic? We think this is way better.
The Distillery District Photo Credits: The Eastcore
9) Kids!! Natural moments with kids can’t be beaten. This is when a wedding photojournalist’s observation skills come into play. We love handing back images that the clients had no idea were taken but help make the story of their day more complete.
Toronto Wedding Photojournalism Photo Credits: The Eastcore
10) If this doesn’t convey a mood, nothing does. Details are a huge part of wedding photojournalism. After all, “love is found in the details,” don’t you agree?
Pro Tip: Images like this are perfect for helping a couple share the full story of their wedding. It’s always so great when couples choose a few of these images for their wedding albums because it provides visual storytelling with some depth and texture.
Are you drowning in options for wedding photography? Photography is important to you, but you can’t seem to make a decision and your “to do” list is getting longer and longer! Let us help you. We can schedule either a video or phone consultation and are confident that we can create a photography package that meets your needs. No need to stress!
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